Which fungal phylum includes pathogenic members that are responsible for such things as ergotism, athlete's foot, aflatoxins, thrush, and vaginal yeast infections?

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Ascomycota is the fungal phylum that includes pathogenic members responsible for diseases and conditions such as ergotism (caused by Claviceps species), athlete's foot (caused by Trichophyton species), aflatoxins (produced by Aspergillus species), thrush, and vaginal yeast infections (both primarily caused by Candida species).

Which Fungal Phylum Includes Pathogenic Members That Are Responsible for Such